Russ Milheim is the Industry Relations Coordinator at The Direct. On top of utilizing his expertise on the many corners of today’s entertainment to cover the latest news and theories, he establishes and maintains communication and relations between the outlet and the many studio and talent representatives.
Prior to his time here, Russ wrote for The Game of Nerds. From there, he then joined the team at The Direct in 2021 as a writer for the PlayStation side of the website. However, it didn’t take long for his reporting to expand quickly to everything the site covers.
You can follow Russ on Twitter (@RussMilheim) to stay up-to-date with his latest opinionated thoughts and ideas on Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Gaming, and everything in between.
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Russ Milheim's Latest Stories
Smoke: Taron Egerton's New Apple TV+ Streaming Show Gets First Look & Premiere Date
Taron Egerton stars in a new upcoming as a troubled detective investigating a destructive arson.
Sneaks Star Keith David on Teaching "Timeless" Lessons to a New Generation Through Animation
Keith David plays a pair of Converse sneakers in the new animated movie.
Sinners: Ryan Coogler's First Vampire Horror Movie Has an Impressive Rotten Tomatoes Score
Critics are in love with Ryan Coogler's first dip into the horror genre.
George Lucas Predicted a Jar Jar Binks Reversal 20 Years After Major Backlash
Jar Jar Binks didn't land with audiences at the time, but he was key to the growth of VFX.
The Studio Season 2 Gets Hopeful Update from Showrunner Alex Gregory
While the Apple TV+ show has not yet been renewed, they want it to run for a long time.
Towards Zero: Stars Explain Why This Agatha Christie Show Is the Next Obsession for White Lotus Fans
White Lotus may be over, but there's another murder mystery that's the perfect next choice.
The Studio Star Dewayne Perkins on How It Felt to Basically Make Fun of His Bosses on TV (Exclusive)
Apple TV+'s new show lets the actors make fun of everyone above them in the film industry hierarchy.
Bosch: Legacy Star Confirms Series Finale Won't Offer Any Closure—But That's Okay (Exclusive)
While this is the last season of Bosch: Legacy, the world of the show will go on.
Black Mirror: Star Jimmi Simpson on Exploring the Darker Side of USS Callister's Walton (Exclusive)
Black Mirror's first sequel episode explores known characters in new ways.
The Pitt: Star Supriya Ganesh on Dr. Samira Mohan's Big Adrenaline Rush in the Season Finale (Exclusive)
Dr. Samira Mohan wanted to simply keep working despite everything that happened.
Gremlins: The Wild Batch Producer Confirms Cut Werewolf Episode Idea for Season 2 | WonderCon
Gremlins: The Wild Batch cast and creatives spoke to The Direct at WonderCon.
Marshmallow Cast and Filmmakers Reveal What Mistakes They Would Make In a Horror Movie | Red Carpet
Ever wondered what mistakes you would or wouldn't make in a horror movie?
The Pitt Season 2 Gets the Big Update That Fans Have Been Waiting For
The Pitt Season 2 will be rolling cameras sooner rather than later.
The Hunting Party Season 2: Series Stars Reveal What They Want to See If Renewed
The Hunting Party cast spoke with The Direct as part of a press roundtable at WonderCon.
School Spirits Season 3: Cast Share Their Wild Ideas for What Might Happen Next (Exclusive)
The cast behind Team Living have some crazy ideas for where the story could go in Season 3.
Ballerina Star Ana de Armas Explains How Her Eve Macarro Is Different from John Wick (Exclusive)
Ana de Armas visted the John Wick Experience in Las Vegas to talk about her movie.
Until Dawn Movie: Cast & Director Reveal How They Kept Those Constant Deaths Fresh | WonderCon
The characters in Until Dawn are in a constant death cycle—but it never gets old.
The King of Kings: Cast and Filmmakers Explain How This New Biblical Telling Is Unique | WonderCon
The King of King is the story of Jesus Christ told by Charles Dickens to his children.
Freaky Tales: Directors Talk Star-Studded Cast & Reminding the World That Nazis Are Bad
Freaky Tales may be comprised of stories in the 1980s, but it remains relevant in 2025.
Reacher Season 3 Finale's Paulie Vs. Reacher Fight BTS Secrets Revealed by Actor Olivier Richters
Reacher gets thrown through the ringer in the Season 3 finale going up against a goliath.
The Luckiest Man In America: Paul Walter Hauser On How the True Story Film Plays With Fact & Fiction
The Luckiest Man in America star Paul Walter Hauser reveals what's real and what's fiction.
Mondo Executive Teases Next Spider-Man & X-Men '97 Sixth-Scale Figures, Exciting 2025 Plans
Mondo has some exciting releases in its future, including special X-Men heroes and fun Spidey villains.
Bring Her Back: 'Talk to Me' Directors New Possession Horror Movie Is Led By A Vision-Impaired Actor
Bring Her Back is undoubtedly going to fuel nightmares and will use fresh talent to do it.
The Handmaid's Tale Star Calls the Final Season a "War Cry of Hope" (Exclusive)
The Handmaid's Tale provides a terrible reflection of today's world—but also a beacon of hope.
The Last of Us Season 2 Showrunner Teases 1 Key "Spectacular" Ellie & Joel Scene From the Game
Last of Us Is finally back for Season 2, and it'll include some iconic scenes.
Cobra Kai Spin-off Show Development Gets Exciting Update from Showrunner (Exclusive)
What could the next spin-off story in the Cobra Kai universe look like?
The Pitt: Shabana Azeez Breaks Down Dr. Javadi's Complicated Relationship With Her Mother (Exclusive)
Dr. Javadi has a strenuous relationship with her mother, whose pressure is clearly a lot.
Harley Quinn Season 5's Finale Just Gave Superman a Wild New Superpower
Superman just got a brand new superpower that saved Harley Quinn and all of Metropolis.
Paradise Season 2 Gets Hopeful Update Amid Release Wait (Exclusive)
Sinatra is grappling with a lot, and one big choice is causing her lots of problems.
School Spirits Producers Address Wally's Ultimate Fate Ahead of Season 3 (Exclusive)
After the School Spirits Season 2 finale, more than one character's fates are uncertain.
The Astronaut 2025 Movie: Kate Mara & Gabriel Luna on Their Crazy New Sci-Fi Film | SXSW Red Carpet
The Astronaut follows Kate Mara's character after she thinks she's brought something back to Earth.
We Bury the Dead: Daisy Ridley on Her Unexpected Zombie Film | SXSW Red Carpet
We Bury the Dead premiered at SXSW, and it offers a unique zombie experience.
Ash Movie Ending Twist Explained: Stars Aaron Paul & Eiza González Break It Down (Exclusive)
Ash gave audiences a shocking twist, and its stars are here to explain.
McVeigh True Story Vs. Movie Portrayal Explained by Cast (Exclusive)
McVeigh follows the titular terrorist prior to the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995.
Summer of 69 Star Chloe Fineman Reveals 1 Wild Thing She Had to Do On New Film | SXSW Red Carpet
Chloe Fineman revealed at SXSW that she acted out a crazy scenario in her latest film, Summer of 69.
O'Dessa Movie Twist Ending Explained by Director (Exclusive)
A key character seemingly parishes in those final moments of the movie—But is it for good?
The Pitt Star Patrick Ball Explains the Real Reason Why Dr. Langdon Stole That Medicine
Dr. Langdon was fired from the ER for stealing medicine, but now he's back—for a good reason.
Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore Cast & Filmmakers on Their Important Documentary | SXSW Red Carpet
Marlee Matlin's story is iconic and incredibly important for the industry.
Slanted: McKenna Grace and Cast Explain Why Now Is the Perfect Time for This Movie | SXSW Red Carpet
Slanted explores serious topics in the form of a satirical comedy, a story perfectly suited for now.
The Surfer Cast Explains How Paranoia Is Key to Nicolas Cage's New Movie | SXSW Red Carpet
The Surfer, which could also be considered 'Gaslight' the movie, is full of paranoia.